Working with patients to achieve higher vitality is what I do.
I specialise in some areas but whatever your condition or main complaint is I would love to hear from you so that we can discuss how to help you feel better and restore natural health.
If you are unwell or have a health problem you would like help with please get in touch, it is likely herbal medicine can improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
How can I prepare for my appointment?
I will take an in-depth consultation where I will be asking about your symptoms so thorough tracking of those is useful to have in mind if not on paper. I will need a record of dates and timelines, including previous investigations. The health questionnaire will include a specific list of medications that you are currently taking or have been taking historically, including dosages, as well as details of off-the-counter supplements. A journal of diet and lifestyle will also be of use for our discussion or we can talk over those on the day of your appointment. Your comfort and ease are crucial.
Herbal medicine has been used for millenia as the original folk medicine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) actively supports its integration into healthcare systems. Modern practice has come a long way drawing on evidence-based, scientific research and clinical applications.
Herbal medicine is effective and applies the benefits of potent constituents and their synergetic actions with each other and the human physiology to restore homeostasis, the natural balance of the body in health.
Clinical trials demonstrate the functional benefits of herbs. They act on many levels from the tissues to specific organs, hormones, enzymes, cells and bodily processes. Their mechanism of actions are multiple and well-documented in industry papers.
Therapy includes every part of life. Medical herbalists take into account all the factors of your condition, a review of your body systems, your lifestyle, and medical history to select herbal extracts to formulate a prescription that is specific for you and treats holistically. We work beyond symptoms to improve health for the whole organism of your body and mind.
I personally have seen the power of plant medicine demonstrated in my own life, having used herbal medicine to support both digestive issues and the effects of stress for many years. In clinic I witnessed patients recover from incidental infections or use herbs to support their wellbeing on an ongoing basis to help chronic issues.
Herbal remedies can be used with children, the elderly and all body types as efficient medicine helping to regulate body systems.
Life satisfaction can be greatly improved whilst avoiding the side effects that some drugs can be linked to.
My areas of expertise are the treatment of digestive disorders, respiratory infections, inflammatory conditions, the transition of menopause and holistic care for living with stress. However, I am trained to treat a wide spectrum of ailments.
My services include but are not restricted to:
Treating post-infection chronic symptoms, including fatigue
Allergies
Immune function support
Hormonal health
Musculoskeletal pain and injuries
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Skin problems
Blood pressure readings
Reading lab test results such as blood and thyroid.
Physical examinations
Supportive dietary and lifestyle suggestions if welcome
How long will treatment take? Some conditions respond quickly to a targeted herbal treatment, other chronic conditions may need repeated protocols to support your health. I am always looking to provide the most beneficial course of herbal medication to ease symptoms, manage the source of the imbalance, and prevent reoccurence where possible.
If I need to refer you to a specialist or a professional
better equipped for your needs I will not hesitate.
Herbs are nature’s pharmacy. Herbal medicine if skillfully administered can even shift deep patterns of imbalance by taking into consideration the whole person and treating holistically.
Anne Haynes | Medical Herbalist
The Herbal Practice
07946 242 573
anne@theherbalpractice.co.uk
Call or email if you have a specific ailment or niggle and would like to see whether herbal medicine can help you.
Evidence-based + Holistic 